It’s do or die for the Buffalo Sabres tonight in Game 6, while the Montreal Canadiens can clinch their berth to the Eastern Conference Finals on home ice.
Lane Hutson has been a stud for the Habs this postseason, and he highlights my Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions along with Josh Doan and Rasmus Dahlin.
Keep reading for my NHL picks for Saturday, May 16.
Best Sabres vs Canadiens props for Game 6
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Lane Hutson |
Over 0.5 assists | -170 |
 Josh Doan |
Over 0.5 points | -125 |
| Rasmus Dahlin |
Over 2.5 shots | -145 |
Game 6 Prop #1: Lane Hutson Over 0.5 assists
The Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the Eastern Conference Final, and Lane Hutson has been a major driver behind the team’s success.
The blueliner has 10 assists in 12 games, with at least one helper in four straight contests and seven of his last nine.
Hutson has consistently tilted the ice in Montreal’s favor, controlling over 52% of the shot attempts at even strength – the second-best mark among all regulars in the Habs lineup.
Montreal has scored in bunches, averaging 4.2 gpg this series, and Hutson will have no problem factoring on at least one tonight.
Game 6 Prop #2: Josh Doan Over 0.5 points
Twenty-four-year-old Josh Doan has emerged as an important offensive piece for the Buffalo Sabres, sitting second on the team in playoff scoring with 10 points in 11 games.
Doan has found the score sheet in six straight outings, and the Sabres will need him to be productive in Game 6 to avoid elimination.
Doan has been dominant in terms of possession, controlling over 59% of shot attempts and 60% of expected goals at even strength. His 18 high-danger chances this postseason also lead the Sabres, and that’s another reason why he’ll pick up a point in Game 6.
Game 6 Prop #3: Rasmus Dahlin Over 2.5 shots (-145)
With the Sabres’ backs against the wall in Game 6, they’ll be throwing everything at the Canadiens net. That’s just business as usual for Rasmus Dahlin, though.
The Sabres captain has logged Over 2.5 shots on net in four of five games this series, and seven of his last eight overall.
Dahlin leads Buffalo in shots (38) and shot attempts (76) this postseason, and he won’t be shy to fire the puck with his team’s season on the line.
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